N5930VPIPER J3C2026-02-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

PIPER J3CS/N: 13081

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 1, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA105
Location
Brimfield, OH
Event ID
20260204202386
Coordinates
41.094167, -81.348333
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
13081
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1944
Model / ICAO
J3CJ3
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
J3C-65

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JORGENSEN BRYAN H
Address
8587 LEATHERMAN RD
City
WADSWORTH
State / Zip Code
OH 44281-8447
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA26LA105